Blog Posts in 2017

Long-term care insurance is an important protection in the event that you develop a chronic illness or become disabled. If you are unable to care for yourself for a lengthy amount of time. Long-term healthcare can cost upwards of $84,000 a year ...

Occupational therapy is an important source of support for not only the patients who are struggling with Dementia, but their families as well. An occupational therapist works with their clients to maximize their independence in their day-to-day life. ...

For decades, yoga has been hailed as a vastly beneficial form of exercise, especially for seniors. It allows them to improve flexibility, balance, overall strength, and mood. This low impact form of exercise even helps ward off conditions like ...

National Immunization Awareness Month is upon us, so take this time to understand the critical role vaccines play in maintaining one’s health, especially senior health. For seniors, staying up to date on immunizations is especially important ...

For most people, driving is viewed as a symbol independence and freedom. Taking away that privilege can be a frightening thought. However, seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia will need to find different modes of transportation at some point in ...

Memory care is a specific form of long-term care which the purpose of meeting certain needs of a person with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other types of memory issues. In regard to finding the right memory care community for your loved one, ...

Every year, researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the most recent statistics can be quite frightening. The Alzheimer’s Association publishes a yearly “Facts and Figures” report that details the ...

While changes to our sleep patterns occur naturally as we get older, scientists are discovering links between changes to sleep and senior cognitive decline, dementia, and memory impairment. Released in Nature Neuroscience, the study conducted by ...

The link between mental health and physical health is generally misunderstood. They’re typically considered two separate entities; however, the two actually go hand-in-hand. For example, depression has been linked to 67% increased risk of death ...

For seniors, healthy eating is crucial! At Mount Carmel Assisted Living, we care about the health and nutrition of your loved ones. As you age, it is imperative to have a healthy body and mind, which is why eating right benefits both, increases ...

When it comes to a healthy, active lifestyle, we have all heard about the benefits of exercise. However, is it safe for seniors older than 65 years of age to exercise? The answer is yes! According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly ...

One of the most rewarding and daunting occupations is a caregiver to the elderly, which is why those who are compassionate and caring are typically perfect for the job. However, there is a huge difference between good and excellent care. If you are ...

One of the most emotional and difficult decisions a person can experience is deciding to place his or her parent in a nursing home. Feelings of guilt or even cruelty are often associated with this kind of choice, especially if that individual has ...

There is no denying that the older we get, the more prone we are to Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy, functioning brain well into your elder years if you add these vital foods to your ...

If your loved one is no longer able to live on their own, it may be time to consider an assisted living facility. It is never easy to trust strangers to care for your loved one, and with so many facilities to choose from, it can be difficult to be ...